9781331145851 - Lighted to Lighten: The Hope of India; A Study of Conditions Among Women in India (Classic Reprint) de Doren, Alice B. Van (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book illuminates the plight and empowerment of women in India from the late 19th to the mid 20th centuries. The author provides a backdrop of Indian culture and the historical context of women's oppression under the caste system and patriarchal norms. She highlights the efforts of Christian missionaries who established schools and colleges to uplift and educate Indian girls, fostering a new generation of women leaders. The author demonstrates how education became a catalyst for social change, empowering women to break free from traditional constraints, pursue higher education, and actively participate in their communities. The book sheds light on the profound impact of Christian values in challenging gender inequality and paving the way for women's rights and progress in India, offering valuable insights into the ongoing struggle for female empowerment and gender equality. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.